John has an Honours Degree in Zoology and a PhD in Marine Biology. He is a Chartered Biologist and Fellow of the 'Society of Biology' (C.Biol., F.S.B.). He is a retired educator and qualified Freelance Journalist.
John spends half his time in North Yorkshire (UK) and the other half in Lot et Garonne (FR).
Both John's first degree and later research (into the way animals – especially barnacles – are adapted to life on the sea shore) focussed on the marine environment. As 'Topic Editor' for 'Marine Biology & Oceanography' he will attempt to bring important issues and interesting findings to the attention of the general public.
John spends half his time in North Yorkshire (UK) and the other half in Lot et Garonne (FR), and when living in France John takes a keen interest in the natural history of the area. He is keen to share his enthusiasm for plants and animals with anyone who will listen (or read!), and feels that it is important to present accurate and reliable information in a way that can be both understandable and interesting to the general reader.
Read some of John's Suite101 articles.
